Related story: 2021 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT | Road test
Mileage: 6.294
Basic price: $14,899 (in 2021); $14,999 (in 2022)
Accessory: $729.95
After a year together, it’s finally time to say goodbye 2021 Motorcycle of the year. We had a great time with the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, so we’re sad to see it go.
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The Tracer 9 GT is the culmination of many generations of development and improvement, and the result is a wonderfully lightweight sport-tourer built around Yamaha’s 890cc inline-Triple, producing 108 hp at 10,000. rpm and 63 lb-ft of torque at 7,200 rpm at the rear wheel. It’s one of the coolest and most exciting engines out there – it’s like hanging out with three close friends who know how to keep their cool in a polite company but like to be loud when the clock hits 6,500 laps. / minute.
In stock, the Tracer 9 GT is a versatile, comfortable machine that served us well on day trips, weekend getaways and multi-day trips. We appreciate the Yamaha’s good windbreak, upright sitting posture, ample legroom, dual-height (31.9/32.5-inch), adjustable handlebars and footrests. correction. None of our testers complained of soreness in the wrists, lower back or shoulders, nor engine heat which was never an issue.
Whenever the road gets zigzag, we’re excited to be on Tracer. With a rough engine, great chassis and semi-active suspension, we hit corners with delight, enjoying the confidence a well-classified motorcycle can provide.
To get to the good stuff, we’ve recorded many miles on the rock. One of our takeaways is how busy the engine is in 6th gear at highway speeds. At 65 mph, the engine turns 4,200 rpm. We didn’t count how many times we captured the ghost shift to 7 thinking there might be another device on top. We wanted to try a rear sprocket with fewer teeth to make shifting higher.
For maintenance, we have periodically checked tire pressure, oil level, chain tension and lubrication, etc. We have changed the oil and filter every 5,000 miles, and we use Yamalube products. is recommended. We also took the Tracer to a local Yamaha dealer following a safety recall notice that all MT-09 and Tracer 9 GT 2021-22 models had an improperly programmed ECU that could cause The engine stops working unexpectedly under certain circumstances. It was quickly repaired at no cost.
Tracer showed zero tolerance for clutch laziness when stopping the car, both before and after the recall repair. If the appropriate number of spins is not available, we will stop the Tracer as a novice.
After about 5,000 miles of strenuous use, the rear tire of the Bridgestone Battlax T32 GT has been raised. We tested on a set of Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart IV radial lenses and they provided excellent grip and ride quality. The MSRP for the Roadsmart IV tire is $189.95 for the front (120/70ZR17) and $250.95 for the rear (180/55ZR17). You can Read our Roadsmart IV review here.
To enhance the Tracer 9 GT’s touring capabilities, we installed several Yamaha Factory Accessoriesincludes Travel Windshield ($179.99), Top Box Mount Kit ($116.99), 50L Top Case ($289.99), 50L Back Pad ($74.99) and Bag inside the fitted top 50L case ($66.99).
Installation is very simple. The Touring windshield is 2.8 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than stock, and it made a big difference in windbreak. Tracer’s 30-litre saddlebag is large enough to hold a full-face helmet on each side. The 50L top case brings total storage capacity to 110 liters and the backrest cushion is appreciated by passersby.
Over the course of nearly 6,300 miles, we averaged 44.4 mpg, or 222 miles over a 5-gallon tank (premium unleaded claim). Our fuel economy ranged from as high as 60.4 mpg to as low as 33.7 mpg, after giving it a hit in a high wind.
After whining to Yamaha reps about having to return the Tracer 9 GT, we wiped our tears away when they handed us a lollipop: an accessory. 2022 MT-10. Stay tuned to find out how we get along with Tracer’s big brother.
